Sensory Stimulation and Relaxation

Sensory Issues can be a large issue for children on the Autism spectrum. This selection of products include both guides for teachers and parents on sensory stimulation therapy and toys that provide children sensory stimulation through touch, sound and sight.

The ability to perceive accurately stimuli in the environment is basic to many areas of academic, communicative and social functioning. Although people with autism live in the same physical world and deal with the same ´raw material´ their perceptual world turns out strikingly different from that of non-autistic people. It is widely reported that autistic people have ´unusual´ sensory perceptual experiences that may involve hypo- and hypersensitivity, fluctuation between different ´volumes´ of perception and difficulty interpreting a sense
In this book, Olga Bogdashina attempts to define the role of sensory perceptual problems in autism identified by autistic individuals themselves. Often ignored by many professionals, this is one of the main problems highlighted by autistic individuals. This book singles out possible patterns of sensory experiences in autism and the cognitive differences caused by them. The final chapters are devoted to assessment and intervention issues with practical recommendations for selecting appropriate methods and techniques to eliminate the problems and enhance the strengths.
Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism is vital to teachers and other professionals working with autistic individuals to fully comprehend sensory perceptual differences in autism. This book will help readers select appropriate methods for dealing with autistic individuals. In addition, parents of autistic individuals and autistic individual themselves will find the information will enable them to initiate relevant strategies and environmental changes to facilitate more effective learning.More

Early Intervention Games

Children with Autism or Sensory Processing Disorders are often preserved as needing to be fixed; however much research suggest that playing with these children can help them find the joy in interacting with others. This book, by occupational therapist Barbara Sher provides a wide range of fun and novel games for the home or classroom that help enhance and increase social, motor and sensory skills. Each game explains the lessons acquired through the activity and provides ways to modify the game so that everyone, regardless of skill level and sensibility, can play along.

Practical Sensory Programmes for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Special Needs

Children with autistic spectrum disorder often have sensory processing difficulties. They may be very sensitive to particular sounds or materials, or unresponsive to injuries. This book offers a six-step approach to developing a successful program to help children cope with sensory input. It includes activities that concentrate on touch, sound, taste, vision and movement; providing advise on how to use the activities and ideas for using activities to stimulate communication.

The book includes photocopiable checklists to assess children’s sensory reactions, sleep patterns, sense of movement and use of eye contact. Parents, occupational therapists and education professionals will all find this book beneficial. More

This set includes 6 necklaces, 1 of each (Black, Blue Marble, Green Marble, Purple Pearl, Red Strawberry and Violet Grape), for the price of 5. You can change the selection by adding a note at checkout/on your order. If you do not specify you will get the colours above.More

This is the second edition of this award winning book. It includes and new, extensive introductiond to Sonsory Processing Disorder, diagnoisis, evaluation, Occupational Therapy and overstimulation.
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Boing Swing with lanyard - light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand

Boing light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand. Covered in an ergonomically designed ribbed rubber they are perfect for dazzling juggling shows, magic games or just as cool tactile mood lights. More

Boing - light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand.

Boing light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand. Covered in an ergonomically designed ribbed rubber they are perfect for dazzling juggling shows, magic games or just as cool tactile mood lights.
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Boing Large - light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand.

Boing light balls change colour with a squeeze of the hand. Covered in an ergonomically designed ribbed rubber they are perfect for dazzling juggling shows, magic games or just as cool tactile mood lights. More

Learn to have FUN with your SENSES

This book represents an introduction to the human senses for kids. It might be your child’s first "read about your own problems" guide. It explains what can go wrong when the brain inappropriately magnifies the messages sense organs send to it. It is best suited to late primary to early-mid high school students.

A fabulous resource for children with vision impairment, and also for sensory therapy (perhaps with children on the Autism spectrum). This game also helps to heighten fine motor functions associated with touch.More

Chew Necklace : Onyx (black)

Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
Our chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for! Made by us for over 5 years our chew necklaces are safe for children to wear, to self sooth and highly recommended by OTsMore

Chew Necklace : Green Marble

Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
Our chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for! Made by us for over 5 years our chew necklaces are safe for children to wear, to self sooth and highly recommended by OtsMore

Chew Necklace : Blue Marble

Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
Our chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for! Made by us for over 5 years our chew necklaces are safe for children to wear, to self sooth and highly recommended by OtsMore

Chew Necklace : Purple Pearl

Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
Our chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for! Made by us for over 5 years our chew necklaces are safe for children to wear, to self sooth and highly recommended by OtsMore

Chew Necklace : Violet Pearl with Grape Scent

Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
Our chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for! Made by us for over 5 years our chew necklaces are safe for children to wear, to self sooth and highly recommended by OtsMore

Chew Necklace : Red Pearl with Stawberry Scent

Do you have a child who is chewing through their clothing; or other objects?
Our chew necklaces is just what you have been looking for! Made by us for over 5 years our chew necklaces are safe for children to wear, to self sooth and highly recommended by OtsMore

Switch Pitch - Small

Handheld, magical colour-flipping ball - toss it in the air and watch the colours magically flip from one colour to the other as you catch it! This is the small size which is 7 cm wide.

A fun, portable, toy to develop fine motor control

These balls are cleverly designed, interconnected, aerodynamically designed plastic pieces that flip over when you throw them gently up and down. If fact they do not work if you are throw them hard or too fast. Making them a great calming toy, requiring children to slow down and concentrate on their hand movements.

This is the small size (70mm diameter) and is available in pink/blue or green/orange
NOTE : Unfortunately this fantastic toy is only available until sold out, as the manufacturers are no longer able to supply. More

Jacobs Ladder

A colouful toy that´s been popular for so long, there was one found in King Tutankhamun´s tomb! Made up of 12 50mm x 50mm blocks of wood held together by silky ribbons, when the ladder is held at one end, blocks appear to cascade down the ribbon. This effect is a visual illusion which is the result of one block after another flipping over.

All coloured paints are non-toxic, PLUS being made of wood they are durable and tough enough to withstand the stresses of children year after year.

Great for developing fine motor skills control or as a novelty toy that can keep you entertained for hours!More

Tangle Toy - Hairy

This Tangle is 18cm long and covered in a latex free, hairy rubber texture.
Tangles are based on the concept of infinity and continuous motion. Once you put a Tangle in your hand, you just can’t put it down! Tangle is a series of 90-degree curves, connected and able to pivot at each joint. It has no beginning and no end--just continuous motion. It can be a puzzle, a movable sculpture, a desktop toy, a fidget, a brain tool, an anti-stress device.
Tangles are silent and calming. They do not disturb or disrupt others. Which makes them great as a self soothing tool in classrooms, on public transport, at home, work, on the go ...anywhere.
Tangles are not recommended for children under 3 due to small partsMore

Tangle Toy - Metallic Colours Textured Surface

This Tangle is 18cm long and covered in a smooth, latex free metallic coating with textured surface (Texture varies between colours. Colours are selected at random. If you have a preference add a note on order, but colour preference is not guaranteed)
Tangles are based on the concept of infinity and continuous motion. Once you put a Tangle in your hand, you just can't put it down! Tangle is a series of 90-degree curves, connected and able to pivot at each joint. It has no beginning and no end--just continuous motion. It can be a puzzle, a movable sculpture, a desktop toy, a fidget, a brain tool, an anti-stress device.
Tangles are silent and calming. They do not disturb or disrupt others. Which makes them great as a self soothing tool in classrooms, on public transport, at home, work, on the go ...anywhere.
Tangles are not recommended for children under 3 due to small partsMore

Tangle Toy - Therapy

This twistable therapy device is a new ergonomic approach to stress relief, as well as a manipulative for hand therapy. It is made of ABS plastic with a soft (latex free) rubberised material coating. Pieces are textured with small bumps to stimulate touch. It is larger than the Jr varieties, measuring approx 50cm in length when "undone".
Tangles are based on the concept of infinity and continuous motion. Once you put a Tangle in your hand, you just can’t put it down! Tangle is a series of 90-degree curves, connected and able to pivot at each joint. It has no beginning and no end--just continuous motion. It can be a puzzle, a movable sculpture, a desktop toy, a fidget, a brain tool, an anti-stress device.
Tangles are silent and calming. They do not disturb or disrupt others. Which makes them great as a self soothing tool in classrooms, on public transport, at home, work, on the go ...anywhere.
Tangles are not recommended for children under 3 due to small partsMore

Tangle Toy - Relax

The Tangle Relax is a textured fidget toy and physio therapy tool. It is an approx 38 cm long loop, approx 1cm wide. It is great as a stress release toy as well as a manipulative hand therapy tool. It is made of ABS plastic with soft (latex free) rubberised material coating. Pieces are textured, with small bumps to stimulate touch.

They are great for kids and adults. Very popular quit smoking aid, therapy tool and fidget toy for children with Autism, Aspergers and anxiety disorders.More

Tangle Toy - Jr Fuzzy

This Tangle Jr is 18cm long and covered in a fuzzy velvet feel texture.
Tangles are based on the concept of infinity and continuous motion. Once you put a Tangle in your hand, you just can’t put it down! Tangle is a series of 90-degree curves, connected and able to pivot at each joint. It has no beginning and no end--just continuous motion. It can be a puzzle, a movable sculpture, a desktop toy, a fidget, a brain tool, an anti-stress device.
Tangles are silent and calming. They do not disturb or disrupt others. Which makes them great as a self soothing tool in classrooms, on public transport, at home, work, on the go ...anywhere.
Tangles are not recommended for children under 3 due to small partsMore